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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Soikkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soikkeli comes to the cage accompanied by Lordz Of Brooklyn - Lake Of Fire. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Soikkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Money Machine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soikkeli circles away.
Soikkeli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Pekka Soikkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Machine.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soikkeli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soikkeli tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine distracts Soikkeli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soikkeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Soikkeli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikkeli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soikkeli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Soikkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Soikkeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soikkeli moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Soikkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soikkeli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soikkeli tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soikkeli throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Soikkeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli can't do much from the bottom here.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Soikkeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Machine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machine working the head with strikes.
Machine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Soikkeli's shoulder. That is not cool.
Machine trying to control the action but Soikkeli is working from the bottom.
Soikkeli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machine working the head with strikes.
Machine is chipping away with strikes.
Soikkeli is trying to get back to half guard.
Machine stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine trying to control from half guard but Soikkeli is working away.
Soikkeli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soikkeli is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machine is pressing down on Soikkeli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soikkeli is holding on for now.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Machine there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soikkeli has a hand on Machine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Machine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Machine scoring with strikes but Soikkeli is staying in there.
Machine landing strikes from the mount.
Soikkeli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machine content just to control the position here.
Machine with good strikes from the mount here!
Machine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Soikkeli is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soikkeli is looking to improve his position but Machine isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soikkeli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soikkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine is trying to keep Soikkeli in close.
Machine keeping full guard, as Soikkeli tries to pass.
Soikkeli stopping the sweep attempt from Machine.
Soikkeli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Soikkeli trying to control the position.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soikkeli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soikkeli has his foot on Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Soikkeli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machine won't be happy with that.
Machine tries to buck Soikkeli off but Soikkeli is having none of it.
Machine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soikkeli off and has taken his back!
Soikkeli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soikkeli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soikkeli trying to control but Machine postures up.
Soikkeli is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Machine with the ground and pound but Soikkeli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Soikkeli wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soikkeli is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
and Soikkeli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pekka Soikkeli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soikkeli is surviving well by controlling Machine's body position as best he can.
Machine avoids the attempt from Soikkeli to control.
Soikkeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machine dominating with strikes here.
Soikkeli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Money Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soikkeli tries to hold on but Machine pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Soikkeli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Soikkeli tries to lock up and control but Machine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine lands a nice shot to the head.
Machine with shots to the head and body - Soikkeli looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Machine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Machine looking to finish Soikkeli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soikkeli!
Machine is landing with some decent strikes but Soikkeli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Machine goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Soikkeli turns into him and now he's in Machine's guard.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soikkeli is one step ahead there.
Soikkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soikkeli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Soikkeli is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soikkeli moves nicely into side control.
Machine tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Soikkeli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machine gets back to half guard.
Machine is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machine punching from the bottom - just letting Soikkeli know he's still in a fight.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Soikkeli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Machine tries for a takedown but Soikkeli circles away easily
and Soikkeli counters with a one-two to the body.
Soikkeli forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
Machine jumps guard and drags Soikkeli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machine controls Soikkeli momentarily but Soikkeli frees himself.
Machine controlling Soikkeli's posture.
Soikkeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soikkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine striking off his back but it's not causing Soikkeli any problems.
Soikkeli wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Soikkeli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machine is trying to control the position but Soikkeli postures up.
Soikkeli forces his way into half guard.
Machine looking for submissions off his back.
Machine wants to control but Soikkeli is keeping busy.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Soikkeli sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soikkeli gets a takedown into half guard.
Soikkeli is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Machine actively working from the bottom here.
Machine wants to sweep but Soikkeli has passed to side control!
Machine struggling a bit here.
Machine being controlled for a moment.
Machine tries to buck Soikkeli off but Soikkeli is having none of it.
Soikkeli trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machine tries for a takedown but Soikkeli circles away easily
so Soikkeli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soikkeli's guard.
Soikkeli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soikkeli is keeping the position for now.
Soikkeli trying to keep a closed guard but Machine is proving a slippery customer.
Soikkeli keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Soikkeli is retaining full guard.
Machine gets to his feet. Soikkeli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Soikkeli lands a jab-cross combination.
Machine moves out of range as Soikkeli throws a body kick.
Soikkeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Money Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Soikkeli shows good takedown defense.
Pekka Soikkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Machine.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Soikkeli which made him look bad.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soikkeli as he avoids it easily.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soikkeli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soikkeli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machine working the head with strikes.
Machine looks up at the clock and then as Soikkeli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Machine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Soikkeli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Machine scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Machine throws an elbow but Soikkeli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Machine wants to control but Soikkeli is keeping him busy.
Machine lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Soikkeli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soikkeli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Soikkeli!
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